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Very few pardons for pot possession have been granted since 2019 Image Cannabis NewsJune 3, 2024 Government has until mid-November to 'sequester' possession records under alternative program. A program meant to expedite pardons for cannabis possession is still experiencing low uptake — and the federal government says it doesn't know how many possession records have been "sequestered" under a Recreational Marijuana News Marijuana Politics CBC News

U.S. Justice Department: Chinese Cartels Profiting from Illegal Marijuana in Maine Image Cannabis NewsJune 3, 2024 Senators King and Collins Urge Federal Action on Chinese Cartel-Linked Illegal Marijuana Operations in Maine. The U.S. Justice Department says Chinese drug cartels may be funding and making millions off illegal marijuana growing operations in Maine. Senators Angus King and Susan Collins are pushing Recreational Marijuana News Marijuana Politics Cannabis Jobs Fox 23 Maine

WSWA repeats call for Cannabis Legalisation Image Cannabis NewsJune 3, 2024 WSWA Reiterates Call to Regulate Cannabis Like Alcohol Amid Proposed Hemp Product Ban. The Wine & Spirits Wholesalers of America (WSWA) has reiterated its call to regulate cannabis using the alcohol regulatory system, following a move that could ban intoxicating hemp products in the US. The WSWA Cannabis Technology News Recreational Marijuana News Marijuana Business News The Spirit Business

‘Huge Milestone’ as Japan Moves Ahead With Cannabis Reform Image Cannabis NewsMay 31, 2024 Japan Opens Public Comment Period for Landmark Cannabis Reform Bill. Japan has officially launched a public comment period for its landmark cannabis reform bill, offering new details on how its nascent cannabis industry will look over the coming months. On May 30, the Japanese government announced Recreational Marijuana News Business of Cannabis

How would federal rescheduling of Marijuana affect trucking? Image Cannabis NewsMay 31, 2024 What Reclassifying Marijuana Could Mean for the Trucking Industry. Last week, the Department of Justice and Drug Enforcement Administration published a notice of proposed rulemaking to reclassify marijuana from a Schedule I drug to a Schedule III drug. To begin to understand what rescheduling Recreational Marijuana News Cannabis Jobs CCJ Digital

Pritzker defends regulating Hemp products despite stalled bill Image Cannabis NewsMay 31, 2024 Illinois Bill to Regulate Hemp Industry Stalls Amid Concerns Over Potency and Impact on Small Businesses. The sponsor of a measure to regulate Illinois' hemp industry says children are overdosing on cannabinoid products derived from hemp and it needs to be regulated. A measure to do that has stalled Recreational Marijuana News Cannabis Jobs The Center Square

Cannabis Use Before Bedtime Does Not Cause Next-Day Impairment Of Cognitive Ability Image Cannabis NewsMay 30, 2024 Marijuana Use Before Sleep Shows Minimal Impact on Next-Day Performance, Study Finds. A new study suggests that using marijuana before sleep has minimal if any effect on a range of performance measures the next day. These include simulated driving, cognitive and psychomotor function tasks Recreational Marijuana News The Wetumpka Herald

Bring on the Cannabis cafes, our nation needs them Image Cannabis NewsMay 29, 2024 Marijuana's Mainstream Moment: New Study Highlights Shift in Daily Consumption Trends. More Americans now consume marijuana on a daily basis than drink alcohol every day, according to a recent study. That’s welcome news for an industry that has been unfairly demonized by opportunistic politicians Recreational Marijuana News Cannabis Jobs Hawaii Tribune Herald

Kowloon partners with Cannabis beverage brand to make a Mai Tai seltzer Image Cannabis NewsMay 29, 2024 The seltzer will be available starting June 1. LEVIA, a cannabis beverage brand based in Massachusetts, is partnering with Kowloon Restaurant to debut a limited-edition seltzer, AYR Wellness, LEVIA’s parent company, announced Tuesday. The Mai Tai THC-Infused Seltzer is a “fast-acting, expertly Recreational Marijuana News Marijuana Business News Boston.com

Cannabis Drinks Market: Brewing Up a High-Flying Future with a Projected CAGR of 37.3% by 2032 Image Cannabis NewsMay 27, 2024 Global Cannabis Drinks Market Set to Surge, Expected to Reach $8.3 Billion by 2032. The global cannabis drinks market is set to witness growth at a CAGR of 37.3% and top a valuation of US$ 8.3 Billion by 2032. Various health benefits, such as improved sleep patterns, weight loss, depression and Cannabis Technology News Recreational Marijuana News FMI Blog

Company collaborates with family of Bob Marley to launch one-of-a-kind Cannabis product Image Cannabis NewsMay 27, 2024 A company has collaborated with the family of Bob Marley to launch a one-of-a-kind cannabis line. According to Page Six, which exclusively broke the news, cannabis company Jeeter has teamed-up with the Marley family to launch an all-new marijuana line honoring Bob Marley's impact on the world. Per Recreational Marijuana News Marijuana Business News Cannabis Jobs Local 12

Nicki Minaj concert postponed after she was detained in the Netherlands over Cannabis Image Cannabis NewsMay 27, 2024 Nicki Minaj's Manchester Concert Postponed After Marijuana Incident in Amsterdam. Nicki Minaj's concert in Manchester scheduled for Saturday night was postponed after police in the Netherlands discovered marijuana in her bags as she was preparing to leave the country. Promoter Live Nation said the Recreational Marijuana News Marijuana Business News NPR.org

Biden helps California move closer to Cannabis cafes Image Cannabis NewsMay 24, 2024 Cannabis Industry Pushes for Amsterdam-Style Cafes in California Amid Federal Policy Shifts. The cannabis industry hopes changes at the federal level will help convince Gov. Gavin Newsom — who stumped for the 2016 legalization push — to get on board. California lawmakers are steaming ahead with a Recreational Marijuana News Marijuana Business News Politico

Daily Cannabis Use Surpasses Alcohol for the First Time Image Cannabis NewsMay 23, 2024 Daily cannabis use in the US has now outpaced that of alcohol for the first time, according to new national survey data. While alcohol remains more widely used throughout the country, the percentage of cannabis users consuming it on a daily basis overtook those consuming alcohol daily in 2022 for Recreational Marijuana News Marijuana Business News Business of Cannabis

Majority of Tennessee voters favor legalizing Recreational Cannabis Image Cannabis NewsMay 22, 2024 The majority of Tennessee voters favor legalizing recreational cannabis, according to the latest poll from Vanderbilt University. The semiannual poll’s most recent survey found more than half the state’s voters support a woman’s right to an abortion, that there is significant bipartisan support of Recreational Marijuana News WKRN

Ohio Weed enthusiasts might want to hit the Stargazer Cannabis Festival in July Image Cannabis NewsMay 21, 2024 The legalization of recreational marijuana in Ohio is allowing for new types of festivals to pop up. The newest is called the Stargazer Cannabis Festival, scheduled for July 26-28 in Pomeroy, about 30 minutes south of Athens along the Ohio River. It's being billed as a celebration of cannabis Recreational Marijuana News CW Columbus

Senate passes bill that would legalize Recreational Marijuana Image Cannabis NewsMay 17, 2024 New Hampshire Senate Passes Bill to Legalize Recreational Marijuana. New Hampshire Moves Closer to Legalizing Recreational Cannabis as Senate Approves Bill, Childhood Wellbeing Forums Highlight Key Issues for Upcoming Governor's Race. The New Hampshire Senate passed a number of bills on Thursday Recreational Marijuana News NHPR

Thai Cannabis groups urge rethink of plan to re-criminalize Marijuana Image Cannabis NewsMay 16, 2024 Thai Cannabis Advocates Urge Government to Reconsider Recriminalization Plans. Dozens of Thai cannabis advocates urged the government on Thursday to abandon its plans to re-list marijuana as an illegal narcotic, a week after it announced its dramatic policy U-turn just two years after de Recreational Marijuana News South China Morning Post

Dear Alcohol, I’m Dumping You For a Cannabis Drink Image Cannabis NewsMay 15, 2024 Breaking Up with Alcohol: A Letter to My Former Companion. Hey Alcohol, Sam here. This is a hard letter to write — mostly because I’m still hungover from the time we spent together last night — but I’ll get straight to the point: I’ve decided to start drinking something else. When we first met Recreational Marijuana News The Inertia

Marijuana Is Linked To An Enhanced ‘Runner’s High’ And Lower Pain During Exercise Image Cannabis NewsMay 15, 2024 Study Suggests Cannabis Enhances Running Experience Despite Slight Speed Reduction. A recent study from the University of Colorado Boulder suggests that using marijuana before running can enhance the exercise experience. In the study, 49 runners were surveyed about their runs both with and without Medical Cannabis News Recreational Marijuana News Longview News-Journal